Militants shell Syrian settlements in Hama, Latakia over past day

(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) Militants have shelled settlements in the Syrian western-central province of Hama and western province of Latakia over the past 24 hours, the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria said on Wednesday, Trend reported citing Sputnik.

"Despite the ceasefire regime being established throughout the country, illegal armed formations in the Idlib de-escalation zone continue mortar and artillery attacks against the towns of Tell al-Maqtaa, Hama province, and Djub al-Magra, Latakia province", the center under the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily bulletin.

Russia also continues to provide humanitarian aid to Syria and has delivered 500 food sets to the residents of Quneitra and Aleppo provinces over the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, 52,140 people have been granted pardon as of Tuesday as the Syrian authorities continue to implement the presidential decree on amnesty for those, who evaded military service.